Eau Claire County officials are warning residents and businesses of a fraudulent invoice scam that is currently circulating. The scam involves fake invoices being sent under the name “Matt Michels”, falsely claiming to be from the Eau Claire County Planning & Development Department and requesting payment.
The fake invoices appear official and may reference planning or development-related services, but they are not legitimate and are not associated with Eau Claire County or any of its employees.
Key Details of the Scam:
• Sender Name: Matt Michels
• Claims affiliation with: Eau Claire County Planning & Development
• Requests payment for unspecified or fabricated services
• Being sent via e-mail
Eau Claire County urges all residents, contractors, and business owners to verify the legitimacy of any invoice before making payments. If you have received such an invoice, do not pay it. Instead, contact the Eau Claire County Planning & Development Department directly using the official contact information listed on the County’s website.
